DROPKICK MURPHYS

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya Lyrics

When on the road to sweet Athy,Hurroo HurrooWhen on the road to sweet Athy,Hurroo HurrooWhen on the road to sweet AthyA stick in the hand, A drop in the eyeA doleful damsel I heard cryJohnny I hardly knew ya

Where are the eyes that looked so mild,Hurroo HurrooWhere are the eyes that looked so mild,Hurroo HurrooWhere are the eyes that looked so mildWhen my poor heart you first beguiledWhy did ya run from me and the childJohnny I hardly knew ya

[Chorus:]We had guns and drums and drums and guns,Hurroo HurrooWe had guns and drums and drums and guns,Hurroo HurrooWe had guns and drums and drums and gunsThe enemy never slew yaJohnny I hardly knew ya

Where are the legs with which you run,Hurroo HurrooWhere are the legs with which you run,Hurroo HurrooWhere are the legs with which you run,When first you went to carry a gunIndeed your dancing days are doneJohnny I hardly knew ya

[Chorus]

You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,Hurroo HurrooYou hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,Hurroo HurrooYou hadn't an arm, you hadn't a legYou're a spinless, boneless, chickenless eggYou'll Have to be put with the bowl to begJohnny I hardly knew ya

[Chorus]

I'm happy for to see ya home,Hurroo HurrooI'm happy for to see ya home,Hurroo HurrooI'm happy for to see ya homeFrom the isle of CeylonJohnny I hardly knew ya